After 9 months of unemployment...Yes.

Unfortunatly for many, only then does the fire to find work get lit...

Something to ponder: Interestingly, the extention in unemployment benefits can also upsut the seasonal routine of unemployment for many low-end construction workers...For some shortsighted construction workers, why go back to work pounding nails next summer when you can collect an extra 3 months of unemployment? Who wants to work when the weather is good? But then the farsighted construction worker would realize that when the extra 3 months run-out, it might also be the time when the construction jobs dry-up (Ie. end of summer).

Scott